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June 29, 2017 · 3,354 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On June 29, 2017, President Trump signed Memorandum 2017-14252 delegating specified authorities under the Department of State Authorities Act to the Secretary of State. The memorandum transfers decision-making power on certain State Department matters from the President to the Secretary of State. The confirmed effect was to allow the Secretary of State to exercise designated statutory authorities without requiring presidential approval on those specific matters.
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June 21, 2017 · 3,362 days ago
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On June 21, 2017, President Trump signed Memorandum 2017-13491 delegating authority to executive agencies under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017. The memorandum authorized agency heads to exercise specific powers granted by Congress in the appropriations legislation. The confirmed direct impact includes delegation of spending authority and administrative powers to executive officials across federal agencies.
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June 21, 2017 · 3,362 days ago
💰 Economy
On June 21, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13802, which amended Executive Order 13597. The order revoked the requirement that federal contractors disclose violations of labor and employment laws as a condition of receiving federal contracts. The direct effect was to remove transparency requirements that had required contractors to report wage and hour violations, safety violations, and discrimination complaints to the Department of Labor before bidding on federal work.
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June 21, 2017 · 3,362 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On June 21, 2017, the Trump administration continued the national emergency with respect to North Korea, originally declared in 2008. The continuation maintains existing restrictions on transactions with North Korea and preserves executive authority to regulate commerce and financial transactions related to North Korea. The direct effect on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions, travel-related activities, and commerce involving North Korean entities or individuals.
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June 15, 2017 · 3,368 days ago
💰 Economy
On June 15, 2017, the Trump administration issued a Presidential Determination under Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, identifying strategic materials as essential to national defense. The determination authorized the federal government to prioritize and allocate supplies of these materials to support defense production. The direct impact was to grant the government authority to requisition or prioritize allocation of designated materials from domestic suppliers for military and defense purposes.
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June 15, 2017 · 3,368 days ago
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President Trump signed Executive Order 13801 on June 15, 2017, directing the Department of Labor and other agencies to expand apprenticeship programs and reduce barriers to apprenticeship registration and standards. The order tasked agencies with modifying regulations to allow more non-traditional apprenticeship models, including shorter programs and those outside union structures. The confirmed effect was increased flexibility in apprenticeship program design, though enrollment data and long-term participation rates in new apprenticeship models remain subject to ongoing measurement.
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June 13, 2017 · 3,370 days ago
💰 Economy
On June 13, 2017, the Trump administration issued a Presidential Determination under Section 4533(a)(5) of the Defense Production Act of 1950, invoking authority to prioritize contracts and allocate materials deemed necessary for national defense. This determination authorized the government to direct allocation of specified materials and resources to defense-related projects. The direct effect was to enable prioritization of defense contracts and supply chains without competitive bidding requirements for affected materials.
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June 13, 2017 · 3,370 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On June 13, 2017, the Trump administration issued a Notice continuing the national emergency declaration regarding actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Belarus aimed at undermining democratic processes or institutions in Belarus. The continuation extended the existing emergency declaration, maintaining sanctions and restrictions related to Belarus. The direct impact on Americans includes potential restrictions on financial transactions with designated Belarusian entities and individuals, and limitations on business operations involving Belarus.
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May 19, 2017 · 3,395 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
President Trump signed Proclamation 10850 on May 19, 2017, designating May 20, 2017 as Armed Forces Day. The proclamation calls for Americans to observe the day by honoring and recognizing the military service members of the United States Armed Forces. This is an annual ceremonial proclamation with no direct operational or policy impact on Americans.
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May 17, 2017 · 3,397 days ago
🌐 Foreign Policy
On May 17, 2017, President Trump signed a Presidential Determination pursuant to Section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, authorizing the use of funds for Afghan security forces. This determination allows the Department of Defense to allocate specified funding to support and train Afghan military and police forces. The direct effect is the allocation of congressionally appropriated defense funds to Afghan security operations without requiring additional congressional approval for this specific expenditure.